Award
Definitive Contract #75N93021C00016
Definitive Contract Awarded to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. for Influenza Research
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Award Amount
$103,894,240.16
Ceiling
$204,624,246.16
Period of Performance
Apr 01, 2021 – Feb 28, 2029
Identifier
75N93021C00016
NAICS
541715
This definitive contract, awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has a total obligation of $66,684,858.57, supporting the NIAID Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response (CEIRR). The recipient, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc., is based in Memphis, TN, and is recognized for its leading work in pediatric treatment and research, particularly in infectious diseases. The contract includes a scope of work focused on various aspects of influenza research, including characterizing virus mutational changes and understanding zoonotic transmission pathways. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract was awarded based on full and open competition. Key subcontractors working with St. Jude include Ohio State University, National University of Singapore, and University of Georgia Research Foundation, contributing to a range of influenza research projects. The contract's importance lies in its potential to enhance public health responses to influenza outbreaks, reinforcing research capacities across multiple institutions, and directly impacting emergency preparedness efforts.
Description
ST. JUDE CEIRR - THIS CONTRACT WILL SUPPORT NIAID CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR INFLUENZA RESEARCH AND RESPONSE (CEIRR).